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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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