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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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