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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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