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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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