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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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