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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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