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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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