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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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