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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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