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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major 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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