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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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