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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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