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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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