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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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