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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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