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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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