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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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