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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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