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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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