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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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