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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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