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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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