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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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