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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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