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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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