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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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