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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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