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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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