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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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