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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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