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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important 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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