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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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