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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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