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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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