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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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