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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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