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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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