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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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