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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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