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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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