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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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