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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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