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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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