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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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