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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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