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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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