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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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