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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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