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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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