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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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