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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models 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 stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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