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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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