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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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