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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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