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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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