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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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