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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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