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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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