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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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