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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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