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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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