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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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