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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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