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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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