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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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