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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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