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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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