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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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