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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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