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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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