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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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