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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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