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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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