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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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