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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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