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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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