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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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