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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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