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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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