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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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