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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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