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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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