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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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