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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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