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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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