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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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