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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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