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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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