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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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