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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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