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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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