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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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