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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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