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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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