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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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