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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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