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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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