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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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