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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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