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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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