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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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