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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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