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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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