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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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