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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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