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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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