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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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