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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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