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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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