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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies 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 original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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