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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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