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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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