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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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