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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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