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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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