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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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