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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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