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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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