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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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