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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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