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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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