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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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