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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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