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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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