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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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