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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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