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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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