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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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