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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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