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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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