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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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