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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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