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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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