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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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