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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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