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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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