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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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