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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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