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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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