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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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