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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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