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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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