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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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