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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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