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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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