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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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