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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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