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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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