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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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