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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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