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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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