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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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