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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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