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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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