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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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