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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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