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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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