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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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