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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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