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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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