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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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