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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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