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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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