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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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