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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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