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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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