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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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