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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing 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 amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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