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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify 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 courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major 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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