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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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