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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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