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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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