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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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