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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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