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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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