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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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