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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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