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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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