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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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