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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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