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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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