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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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