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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different 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 in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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