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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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