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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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