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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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