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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major 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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