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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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