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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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