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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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