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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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