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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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