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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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