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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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