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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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