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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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