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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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