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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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