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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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