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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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