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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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