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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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