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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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