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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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