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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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