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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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