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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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