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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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