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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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