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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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