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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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