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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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