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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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