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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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