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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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