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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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