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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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