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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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