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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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