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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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