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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers 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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