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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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