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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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