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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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