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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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