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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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