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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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