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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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