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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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