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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers 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 massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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