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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student 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 online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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