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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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