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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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