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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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