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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with 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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