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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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