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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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