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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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