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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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