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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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