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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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