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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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