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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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