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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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