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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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