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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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