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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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