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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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