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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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