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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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