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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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