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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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