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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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