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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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