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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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