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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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