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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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