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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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