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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education