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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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