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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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