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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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