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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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