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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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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