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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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