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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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