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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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