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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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