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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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