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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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