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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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