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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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