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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students 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 topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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