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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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