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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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