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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources