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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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