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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important 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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