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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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