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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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