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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important 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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