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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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