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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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