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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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