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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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