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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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