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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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