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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee 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 courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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