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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores 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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