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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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