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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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