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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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