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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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