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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key 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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