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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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