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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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