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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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