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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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