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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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