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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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