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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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