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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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