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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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