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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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