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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important 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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