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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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