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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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