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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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