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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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