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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key 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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