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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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