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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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