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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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