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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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