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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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