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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key 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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