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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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