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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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