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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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