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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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