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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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