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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers 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 evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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