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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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