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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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