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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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