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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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