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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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