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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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