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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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