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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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