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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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