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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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