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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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