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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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