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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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