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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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