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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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