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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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