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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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