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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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