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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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