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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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