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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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