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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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