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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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