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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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