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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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