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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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