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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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