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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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