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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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