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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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