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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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