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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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