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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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