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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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