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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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