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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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