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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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