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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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