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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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