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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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