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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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