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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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