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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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