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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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