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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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