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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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