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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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