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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education