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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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