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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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