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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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