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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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