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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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