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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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