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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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