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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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