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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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