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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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