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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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