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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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