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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important 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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