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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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