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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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