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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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