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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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