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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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