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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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