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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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