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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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