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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the 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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