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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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