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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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