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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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