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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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