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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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