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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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