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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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