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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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