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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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