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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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