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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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