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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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