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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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