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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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