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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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