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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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