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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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