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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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