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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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