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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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