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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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