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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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