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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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