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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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