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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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