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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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