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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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