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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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