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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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