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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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