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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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