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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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