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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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