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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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