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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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