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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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