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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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