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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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