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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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