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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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