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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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