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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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