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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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