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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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