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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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