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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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