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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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