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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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