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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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