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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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