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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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