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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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