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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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