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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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