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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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