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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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