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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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