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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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