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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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