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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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