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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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