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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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