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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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