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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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