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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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