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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education