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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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