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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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