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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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