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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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