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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What 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 educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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