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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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