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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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