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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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