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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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