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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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