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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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