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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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