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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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