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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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