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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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