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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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