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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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