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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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