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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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