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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the 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 book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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