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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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