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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines 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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