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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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