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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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