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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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