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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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