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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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