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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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