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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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