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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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