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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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