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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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