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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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