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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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