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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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