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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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