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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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