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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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