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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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