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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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