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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 and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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