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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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