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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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