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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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