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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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