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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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