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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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