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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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