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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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