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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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