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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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