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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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