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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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