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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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